ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS

Energy Assessments: the smart place to start

WHAT WE DO

4CORE manages Energy Smart Colorado, which provides FREE home energy assessments as well as generous rebates for weatherization and electrification projects.

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Transform your home or business with 4CORE's Energy Smart Colorado program, designed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce utility costs. 

We offer comprehensive home energy assessments to identify improvements like air sealing, insulation, efficient appliances, and more. Our program connects you with local contractors and provides access to rebates and financing options, making it easy and affordable to upgrade your energy systems. 

Join the thousands of Colorado residents who have already reduced their energy bills and carbon footprint.

Take the First Step Toward Energy Savings with Energy Smart Colorado

Start your journey to energy efficiency with 4CORE’s Energy Smart Colorado program. Here’s how it works:

1) Get a Home or Business Energy Assessment

Our Energy Analysts will assess your home or business to identify energy-saving opportunities. This assessment includes:

  • A blower test and infrared photo analysis to analyze leakage in the home.

  • Combustion safety analysis- boiler or furnace check to assess the risk of carbon monoxide.

  • Gas line leak detection- gas line check for leaks inside and outside of the home.

2) Get a Complete Energy Report

Your analyst will provide a comprehensive report outlining the energy efficiency upgrades that would be most beneficial to your home. The report includes detailed photos of the areas discussed and specific recommendations for upgrades in order of importance/priority.

3) Apply for Rebates or Financing

We’ll help you secure rebates and financing to make your home more efficient and comfortable. The Home Energy Assessment is typically valued at $550, but is subsidized by 4CORE and our utility partners, making it FREE for all Atmos customers and households earning under 150% Area Median Income. The cost for all others is only $50.

Through partnership with the City of Durango, all city residents, regardless of income get a FREE audit.

Business energy assessments are also available through Energy Smart Colorado. Typically valued starting at $1,500, they are FREE for all Atmos customers.

For those non-Atmos businesses, reach out to see what incentives are available.

LPEA offers low-interest, on-bill financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and beneficial electrification projects.

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To get started today, fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch.

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Need Help With the Application Process? For assistance, email Molly  or call her at (970) 259-1916.

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Energy Efficiency Resources

Whether you’re a Homeowner, Renter, or Business Owner, find additional information on rebates, incentives, and other resources below to help you on your energy and cost savings journey.

Discover how simple actions can significantly reduce your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, positively impacting the environment. 

  • Learn how to conserve energy effectively with practical advice and resources from LPEA's Together We Save and the Colorado State University Extension's home energy checklist.

  • Unlock savings with personalized incentives through Rewiring America's calculator tool, and check out rebates from LPEA Efficiency Rebates,  Atmos Energy customer rebates and incentives, and Black Hills Energy customer rebates and energy-saving tips.

  • Benefit from these support programs such as:

    •  The Colorado Low-Income Assistance Program (LEAP)

    • The Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

  • Understand the advantages of heat pumps for your home via SWEEP and LPEA. Find qualified heat pump installers here.

  • Opt for renewable energy with LPEA's Green Power Purchase program.

  • Make energy-efficient upgrades affordable with LPEA's on-bill financing and Colorado's RENU loan program through 4CORE partner, Colorado Clean Energy Fund (CCEF).

  • Check out 4CORE’s Solar Resources here.

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HEAR FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Beth Lamberson 4CORE Energy Efficiency program recipient

“I knew that I could trust the process with 4CORE, and it was a direct referral from friends who also had a great experience with energy efficiency upgrades.”

Beth Lamberson

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